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recently watched this classic WW2 film about a sub crew -- Burt Lancaster and Clark Gable great story and I enjoyed it immensely it's on Amazon Prime streaming now if anyone is interested I think it pays a tremendous tribute to the bravery of that type of unique naval warrior -------------------------------------This message has been edited. Last edited by: Sig209, Proverbs 27:17 - As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. | ||
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An actual WWII submarine officer wrote the book the movie is based on. Commander Edward L. Beach. Great movie! End of Earth: 2 Miles Upper Peninsula: 4 Miles | |||
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It's the first book in a trilogy: Run Silent, Run Deep Dust on the Sea Cold is the Sea the 2nd book also takes place in WWII, while the events of the 3rd book are during the cold war after the transition to nuclear powered subs. All three are really good reads. | |||
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It's one of a handful of submarine movie classics. Check out also: Torpedo Run Operation Pacific Destination Tokyo Up Periscope | |||
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"What is that, I can't make it out" Place your clothes and weapons where you can find them in the dark. “If in winning a race, you lose the respect of your fellow competitors, then you have won nothing” - Paul Elvstrom "The Great Dane" 1928 - 2016 | |||
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| Run Silent Run Deep  |
Required reading....  _____________________________ Pledge allegiance or pack your bag! The problem with Socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money. - Margaret Thatcher Spread my work ethic, not my wealth | |||
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yes I have read there are (as usual) differences between the book and the film i should READ 'From Here to Eternity' also  ------------------------------------- Proverbs 27:17 - As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. | |||
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Have seen this movie several times. Good stuff. | |||
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excellent movie, with a lot of good actors in it https://chandlersfirearms.com/chesterfield-armament/ | |||
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The Star Trek episode "Balance of Terror" is based on this movie. Just sayin', in case anyone is also into Star Trek. . | |||
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The Enemy Below is also a good WW II sub film IMO. Robert Mitchum and Curt Jürgens, both honorable men. _________________________ “Remember, remember the fifth of November!" | |||
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When I was at the Naval Academy he gave a speech and I still have an autographed copy of History of the US Navy 200 years. I felt honored to meet him. Run Silent Run De Erie’s is great reading. | |||
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The submarine used in filming was the USS Redfish (SS395). My father was a plankowner and did 2 war patrols on her. I’ve seen that movie maybe a thousand times A bit of drift - the Redfish was also used as the Nautilus in Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea | |||
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Watched the movie (again) last night. One of the things I like about it is that it's focused. All action. No multiple story lines or irrelevant romantic subplots. Also, thanks for the leads on other E.L. Beach books. Didn't know they were out there, ordered both from Amazon. Be careful when following the masses. Sometimes the M is silent. | |||
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That's VERY cool! Be careful when following the masses. Sometimes the M is silent. | |||
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Somehow I've never seen the movie but the three books are old favorites of mine. | |||
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Thunder Below is also excellent. -c1steve | |||
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Great movie.... of course the quentecential one is: 'Das Boot' but if you really want to know, read the book.... My Native American Name: "Runs with Scissors" | |||
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